Thousands of young people across the country have received their A-Level and vocational qualification results and students have been praised for their hard work by the chief of The White Horse Federation.

Devizes School and Sixth Form College, part of The White Horse Federation, is among the schools celebrating an outstanding set of results.

The White Horse Federation runs a growing network of primary, secondary and special schools with clusters in Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire.

Some of the highest achieving students include Ronan Bethel Moore, who received 3 A*s, Abigail Smart and Keir Fricker, who both earned 2 A*s and an A, and Izzy Seavers, celebrating an A*, two As and a B.

Ronan Bethel Moore with his resultsRonan Bethel Moore with his results (Image: Devizes School)

Jasper Tofield secured a dream place at Harper and Keele Veterinary School to study for a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.

University destinations include Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, Warwick, Nottingham, Sheffield, Kings’ College London and Manchester. 

Students have also secured places on Higher Apprenticeships with employers including Wiltshire Police and GKN Aerospace.

Simon Cowley, interim CEO at The White Horse Federation, added: “Huge congratulations to all our students! You have bright futures ahead and we look forward to seeing what you go on to achieve in the future.

“I also want to thank all our staff for continually going above and beyond to support students and all the parents and carers for their continued support, which we greatly appreciate.”

Headteacher David Cooper said: “I have been incredibly impressed by the manner in which this group of young people have applied themselves to their studies. They have shown a great attitude and work ethic and have risen to the challenge. 

“The results they have achieved are thoroughly deserved and have made me and the rest of the staff very proud. 

“My thanks to go to the teachers and support staff who have worked with our students to make this possible.  It is with a mixture of excitement and sadness that we bid farewell to the cohort and wish them the very greatest of success in the next stage of their careers and beyond.”

Teachers provided students with detailed feedback from their mock exams and targeted exam practice activities as well as additional guided study sessions and revision and study materials in targeted tutor time sessions.

Additionally, students were supported with their wellbeing throughout their two years of studying, benefited from talks delivered by the NHS, universities and employers and took part in sports events and enrichment activities ranging from performing arts to treasure hunts and educational visits.